Verification & Validation Test Engineer

DEKA Research and Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, NH is seeking a Verification and Validation Test Engineer to enhance medical device reliability through testing and procedures. The position requires a BS in a relevant engineering field and experience in product testing, regulatory submissions, and a strong problem-solving ability. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of FDA regulations and be effective communicators. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation in healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with research, development, and product testing.
• Experience writing procedures for others to follow.
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO13485 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures assessing performance and reliability.
• Determine test coverage for design revisions.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Physics, Biology, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

DEKA Research and Development, located in Manchester, NH, has an immediate opening for a Verification and Validation Test Engineer to work in a dynamic medical device R&D environment.

How you will make an impact as a Verification and Validation Test Engineer:

• Developing and writing test procedures assessing end-to-end performance and reliability of user interfaces and hardware.
• Understanding device design and core technologies in order to inform test method development.
• Determining test coverage for revisions to design.
• Creating and evaluating test fixtures if needed for product design verification.
• Contributing to design failure investigations that may impact Risk Assessments, Hazard Analyses, and FMEAs.
• Contributing toward regulatory and agency submissions.
• Authoring Test Summaries and other documents.

Skills and experience required:

• Must have a BS in Physics, Biology, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience with research, development, and product testing.
• Experience writing procedures for others to follow.
• Experience with data and failure analysis.
• Broad measurement instrument knowledge.
• Knowledge and deep understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and techniques.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Self‑motivated and able to self‑prioritize.
• Ability to clearly explain objectives.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in medical devices, knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSRs) and/or ISO13485, and other medical device industry experience preferred.

Location: Manchester, NH.